Nick Koster, one of South Africa’s finest loose forward prospects, has been named on the wing in the Stormers side to play the Sharks in the Super 14 derby at Newlands on Saturday.
Stormers coach, Rassie Erasmus, said he felt the loosie had the talent to make the transition to the backline berth and he could foresee Koster would make mistakes as he adjusted his game.
There is still uncertainty about the fitness of Jantjes who has been bracketed with Percy Montgomery on the team list which was issued at Wednesday’s media conference.
Another interesting selection is that of loose forward Luke Watson, who has been named on the bench.
Stormers Team:
Conrad Jantjes/Percy Montgomery; Tonderai Chavhanga, Gcobani Bobo, Jean De Villiers (captain), Nick Koster; Peter Grant, Ricky Januarie, Duane Vermeulen, Francois Louw, Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker, Adriaan Fondse, Brian Mujati, Schalk Brits, JD Moller.
Reserves: Deon Fourie, Wicus Blaauw, AJ Venter, Luke Watson, Bolla Conradie, Joe Pietersen and Percy Montgomery/Sireli Naqelevuki.
Sapa – Super14.com